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How to Set a Static IP Address in Windows 10 and 11

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Set a static IP address in Windows 10 and 11 via Settings, Control Panel and PowerShell. Configure IP, subnet mask, gateway and DNS without DHCP.

A static IP ensures your PC always has the same address — useful for servers, RDP, NAS access and network rules.

Method 1: Settings (Windows 11)

Win + I → Network & Internet → Wi-Fi or Ethernet → click the connection → Edit (next to IP assignment)

  • IP assignment: Manual
  • IPv4: On
  • IP address: 192.168.1.100
  • Subnet prefix length: 24 (= 255.255.255.0)
  • Gateway: 192.168.1.1
  • Preferred DNS: 1.1.1.1
  • Alternate DNS: 8.8.8.8
  • Save

Method 2: Network Adapter Settings

Win + R → ncpa.cpl → right-click adapter → Properties → Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) → Properties

  • Select Use the following IP address
  • Fill in IP, Subnet mask, Default gateway
  • Select Use the following DNS server addresses
  • Preferred: 1.1.1.1, Alternate: 8.8.8.8
  • OK

Method 3: PowerShell

# Find adapter name
Get-NetAdapter | Select-Object Name, InterfaceDescription, Status

# Set static IP
New-NetIPAddress -InterfaceAlias "Ethernet" `
  -IPAddress "192.168.1.100" `
  -PrefixLength 24 `
  -DefaultGateway "192.168.1.1"

# Set DNS
Set-DnsClientServerAddress -InterfaceAlias "Ethernet" `
  -ServerAddresses ("1.1.1.1", "8.8.8.8")

# Verify
Get-NetIPAddress -InterfaceAlias "Ethernet" -AddressFamily IPv4
Get-DnsClientServerAddress -InterfaceAlias "Ethernet"

Switch Back to DHCP

# Remove static IP and return to DHCP
Set-NetIPInterface -InterfaceAlias "Ethernet" -Dhcp Enabled
Set-DnsClientServerAddress -InterfaceAlias "Ethernet" -ResetServerAddresses

# Renew DHCP lease
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew

Check Current IP Configuration

# Full IP info
Get-NetIPConfiguration

# Just IPv4 addresses
Get-NetIPAddress -AddressFamily IPv4 |
  Where-Object {$_.PrefixOrigin -ne "WellKnown"} |
  Select-Object InterfaceAlias, IPAddress, PrefixLength, PrefixOrigin

# Quick check
ipconfig

Tips for Choosing a Static IP

  • Use addresses outside your router's DHCP range to avoid conflicts
  • Common DHCP range: .100 to .200 → use .2 to .99 for static
  • Check your router's admin panel for the DHCP range

Summary

Use Settings for quick GUI setup, ncpa.cpl for classic interface, or PowerShell for scripted deployment. Always choose an IP outside the router's DHCP range. Use ipconfig /release and /renew to reset to DHCP.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a static IP slow down my connection?

No. Static vs DHCP only affects how the IP is assigned — not connection speed or latency.

What's the subnet prefix length for 255.255.255.0?

It is 24 (also written as /24). This is the most common home and office network mask.

My static IP stopped working after a router reset — why?

Router resets often change the gateway IP (back to 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1). Update the gateway in your static IP settings to match the new router IP.

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